Component, Timepiece

Object ID:
1959.11047.1a-q
Community:
Massachusetts, Hancock
Description

Wooden clock frame and parts. The thin rectangular boards with several through-holes, two of which have a metal wire across its diameter. Overlapping the largest through-hole is a piece of brass with a rounded end. Above this hole is a circular piece of brass nearly flush with the board. There is a small metal wire which protrudes from the edge of the circle. Atop another through-hole is a piece of wood notched so create a hood-like structure. Wooden, steel, and brass clock components including one escape wheel, count wheel, ratio wheel, a fly, eight various wheels, three levers/crutch wires, and pendulum.

Massachusetts Hancock

Massachusetts Hancock

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